Human Resources Payroll

Convergenz; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company in Washington is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to provide payroll support and data entry services. Candidates should have experience in a payroll processing environment, preferably with Lawson, and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience working in a payroll processing environment, preferably with Lawson.
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years working experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide data entry and payroll support.
• Process and review daily paperwork for payroll.
• Update personnel information and health insurance deductions.

Skills

Data Entry accuracy

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma (College Degree Preferred)

Tools

Lawson Payroll System

Job description

Immediate: Payroll Assistant, Employee and Retiree Services Center, 8 hours/12 months, Ad closes on 1/12/2026

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Summary: The candidates will provide data entry & payroll support. Responsibilities include processing daily paperwork for entry into Lawson related to the regular and off-cycle payroll processing.

Scope

• Review all paperwork received in the Operations section.
• Process monthly Student Loan paperwork to be entered into Lawson.
• Update name, address, and W4 tax changes in Lawson.
• Set up new Health insurance and line insurance deductions for staff.
• Process all types of Personnel Actions (New Hire, Terminations, Salary Adjustments, etc) into Lawson.
• Work closely with the payroll counseling staff to resolve paperwork issues.
• Research and resolve payroll issues after the payroll is completed.
• Provide sorting and filing of the high-volume paperwork received in the Office of Payroll and Benefits.
• Process a high volume of call activity and influx of documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (College Degree Preferred)
• Minimum one year’s experience working in a payroll processing environment; preferably Lawson Payroll System experience.
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years working experience with Microsoft Office Suit.
• Data Entry accuracy and experience in a high volume, customer service environment.
• Detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of computers.
• The ability to multi-task while working in a complex, fast paced, confidential team environment, and recognize their responsibilities are critical.
• The candidate should be self-motivated and independent.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative and General Business

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)